Over time, the brow often begins to droop, causing creases to form on the forehead. Changes in your skin tone and firmness can also alter your expression, making you look tired, angry, or sad. Though non-surgical treatments like Botox® can effectively treat the early signs of brow aging, advanced forehead laxity requires surgical care.
Brow lift surgery, also known as a forehead lift, provides a long-lasting solution for drooping skin above the eyes and gives you a more youthful appearance.
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What is a Brow Lift?
A brow lift is a cosmetic procedure that can target multiple signs of aging on the forehead and around the eyes. The procedure smooths static wrinkles on the forehead and can greatly reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles (crow’s feet and vertical frown lines) around the eyes. It can also raise a sagging brow line, correct brow asymmetry, and lift hooded upper eyelids.
Dr. Wilson frequently incorporates brow lifts with other cosmetic procedures like facelift or neck lift surgery, but it can be performed as a standalone procedure. It depends on your goals. Brow lift procedures can also be combined with an eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) if the patient wishes to correct prominent under-eye bags or treat peripheral vision problems.
To achieve comprehensive rejuvenation with a limited amount of cosmetic surgery, you may choose to combine your brow lift with one or more injectable treatments. Dermal fillers, for example, can be used to fill in any hollows around the eyes that are still present after your forehead lift. They can also augment your cheeks and chin and fill in deep smile lines, subtly lifting and refining the lower half of your face.
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Who is a Good Candidate for a Brow Lift?
Patients seeking a forehead lift (as a standalone procedure) should have realistic expectations. The ideal forehead lift candidate is a healthy, mature adult whose primary issues are drooping eyebrows or asymmetrical brows, deep forehead creases, and hooded eyes.
Generally healthy individuals who are non-smokers. Those with concerns of heavy brows or upper eye area. Smoking delays healing and increases a person’s risk of infection, bleeding, and other complications. Wearing a nicotine patch should not interfere with your ability to heal, so you should feel free to ask your doctor about this option.
Certain medications can interfere with your ability to have invasive surgery. Blood thinners and anti-inflammatory pain relievers, including over-the-counter medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen, can increase your risk of bleeding and severe bruising. As such, you will be required to stop using these medications at least two weeks before your surgery.
When you come in for a brow lift consultation, Dr. Wilson will review any medications and supplements you are taking to verify that you can safely have a brow lift.
Dr. Anthony Wilson
When you are seeking a qualified and talented plastic surgeon, look no further than board-certified Dr. Anthony Wilson with AW Plastic Surgery. Dr. Wilson has a passion for both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and the body. He takes deep satisfaction in giving his patients the tools they need to feel confident, whole, and beautiful, no matter where they are in their aesthetic journey.
Dr. Wilson is recognized as an expert in cosmetic facial enhancement through both surgical and non-surgical measures. He is a national trainer for Revance and attends industry training to stay on top of the latest techniques. He conducts a multi-layered approach to aging and aesthetics, combining skincare and surgery to achieve a customized, natural result. Part of AW Plastic Surgery’s positive patient results stem from a stellar supporting group of aesthetic professionals. Dr. Wilson is backed by a strong team of injectors, nurses, and aestheticians at AW Plastic Surgery who ensure a high level of service.
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The Brow Lift Procedure
Brow lift (also known as a forehead lift) surgery can target multiple signs of aging on the forehead and around the eyes. This procedure smooths static wrinkles on the forehead, and it can also raise the brow line, correct brow asymmetry, and lift hooded eyelids.
Dr. Wilson typically utilizes the gliding brow lift technique, but can also perform a lateral brow lift if needed.
If this is done under anesthesia depends on your health history and conversation with Dr. Wilson. Many patients are good candidates to do this procedure awake in our surgical suite in our office, while some others are better candidates to go to the hospital and have this done under anesthesia.
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Recovery
If we perform a gliding brow lift, the downtime is approximately 1 week. If a lateral brow lift is warranted then the downtime is closer to 2 weeks. You will need to take 2 weeks off from exercise completely. After 2 weeks you may resume light exercise, and after 1 month, you can typically resume your normal routine once we have cleared you.
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If you’re struggling with fine lines and wrinkles on your forehead or around your eyes or you’re looking to address hooded eyelids or a low brow, a brow lift may be the perfect procedure for you.
To start your journey to a more confident and younger-looking you, schedule a consultation today! Call our Portsmouth, NH office or fill out our online contact form. We look forward to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals.
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